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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0004; Directorate 

Identifier 2012–NE–01–AD; Amendment 39– 

18794; AD 2017–03–03] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce 

plc Turbofan Engines 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: We are superseding 

airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–05– 

18 for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) 

RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan 

engines. AD 2013–05–18 required initial 

and repetitive inspections of the lowpressure (LP) fuel tubes, fuel tube clips, 

and fuel/oil heat exchanger (FOHE) 

mounts for evidence of damage, wear, 

and fuel leakage. This AD reduces the 

repetitive inspection intervals. This AD 

was prompted by additional service 

experience. We are issuing this AD to 

correct the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: This AD is effective March 17, 

2017. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of March 17, 2017. 

We must receive any comments on 

this AD by May 1, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, 

Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 

31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone: 

011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44– 

1332–249936; or email: http://

www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_

team.jsp. You may view this service 

information at the FAA, Engine & 

Propeller Directorate, 1200 District 

Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. 

It is also available on the Internet at 

http://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2012– 

0004. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2012– 

0004; or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the mandatory 

continuing airworthiness information, 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

address for the Docket Office (phone: 

800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, 

Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine 

& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District 

Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 

781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; 

email: Robert.Green@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements affecting flight safety and 

was not preceded by notice and an 

opportunity for public comment. 

However, we invite you to send any 

written data, views, or arguments about 

this AD. Send your comments to an 

address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2012–0004; Directorate Identifier 2012– 

NE–01–AD’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this AD. We will consider all 

comments received by the closing date 

and may amend this AD because of 

those comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this AD. 

Discussion 

On March 7, 2013, we issued AD 

2013–05–18, Amendment 39–17390 (78 

FR 17297, March 21, 2013), for all RR 

RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan 

engines. AD 2013–05–18 required initial 

and repetitive inspections of the fuel 

tubes, fuel tube clips, and FOHE mounts 

for evidence of damage, wear, and fuel 

leakage. AD 2013–05–18 resulted from 

reports of wear found between the 

securing clips and the LP fuel tube outer 

surface, which reduces the fuel tube 

wall thickness, leading to fracture of the 

fuel tube and consequent fuel leakage. 

We issued AD 2013–05–18 to prevent 

engine fuel leaks, which could result in 

engine damage and damage to the 

airplane. 

Actions Since AD 2013–05–18 Was 

Issued 

Since we issued AD 2013–05–18, RR 

has determined that the repetitive 

inspection interval should be reduced. 

Also since we issued AD 2013–05–18, 

the European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) has issued AD 2016–0227, dated 

November 10, 2016, which requires 

correcting some technical instructions 

and reducing the inspection interval. 

Related Service Information Under 

1 CFR Part 51 

We reviewed RR Alert Non 

Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) 

RB.211–73–AG948, Revision 3, dated 

September 9, 2016. The NMSB describes 

procedures for inspecting, removing, 

and replacing the LP fuel tubes, fuel 

tube clips, and FOHE mounts. This 

service information is reasonably 


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available because the interested parties 

have access to it through their normal 

course of business or by the means 

identified in the ADDRESSES section. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are issuing this AD because we 

evaluated all the relevant information 

and determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop in other products of the same 

type design. 

AD Requirements 

This AD requires repetitive 

inspections of the LP fuel tubes and fuel 

tube clips, and FOHE mounts for 

evidence of damage, wear, and fuel 

leakage. 

FAA’s Justification and Determination 

of the Effective Date 

No domestic operators use this 

product. Therefore, we find that notice 

and opportunity for prior public 

comment are unnecessary and that good 

cause exists for making this amendment 

effective in less than 30 days. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects no 

engines installed on airplanes of U.S. 

registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Inspection ........................................................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ............. $0 $425 $0 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

Section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

This AD will not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This AD will not have a 

substantial direct effect on the States, on 

the relationship between the national 

government and the States, or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska to the extent that it justifies 

making a regulatory distinction, and 

(4) Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing airworthiness directive (AD) 

2013–05–18, Amendment 39–17390 (78 

FR 17297, March 21, 2013), and adding 

the following new AD: 

2017–03–03 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 

39–18794; Docket No. FAA–2012–0004; 

Directorate Identifier 2012–NE–01–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective March 17, 2017. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD supersedes AD 2013–05–18, 

Amendment 39–17390 (78 FR 17297, March 

21, 2013). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) 

RB211 Trent 553–61, RB211 Trent 553A2–61, 

RB211 Trent 556–61, RB211 Trent 556A2–61, 

RB211 Trent 556B–61, RB211 Trent 556B2– 

61, RB211 Trent 560–61, and RB211 Trent 

560A2–61 turbofan engines that have any of 

the following fuel tube part numbers 

installed: FW57605, FW17689, FW57604, 

FK30710, FW57578, or FK30713. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 

Code 7921, Engine Oil Cooler. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of wear 

found between the securing clips and the 

low-pressure (LP) fuel tube outer surface, 

which reduces the fuel tube wall thickness, 

leading to fracture of the fuel tube and 

consequent fuel leakage. We are issuing this 

AD to prevent engine fuel leaks, which could 

result in engine damage and damage to the 

airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Required Actions 

(1) Inspect the LP fuel tubes, clips, and 

fuel/oil heat exchanger (FOHE) mounts of the 

LP fuel system of engines that are on wing 

within 1,600 flight hours after February 24, 

2012, or before the next flight after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

later. Use the Accomplishment Instructions, 

paragraph 3.A, of RR Alert Non-Modification 

Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–73–AG948, 

Revision 3, dated September 9, 2016, to do 

the inspection. 

(2) At intervals not to exceed 5,000 engine 

flight hours (EFH), reinspect the LP fuel 

tubes, clips, and FOHE mounts using the 

Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A 

or 3.B, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–73–AG948, 

Revision 3, dated September 9, 2016. 

(3) If the LP fuel system fails the 

inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and 

(2) of this AD, replace the part(s) that failed 

the inspection with hardware eligible for 

installation before further flight. 

(4) At any shop visit after the effective date 

of this AD, inspect the LP fuel system using 

the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 

3.B, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–73–AG948, 

Revision 3, dated September 9, 2016. 

(h) Definitions 

(1) For the purpose of this AD, a shop visit 

is the induction of an engine into the shop 

for maintenance or overhaul. The separation 

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transporting the engine without subsequent 

engine maintenance does not constitute an 

engine shop visit. 

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (g)(2) of 

this AD, EFHs are those accumulated by the 

engine since the most recent accomplishment 

of any RR Service Bulletin (SB), NMSB, or 

Alert NMSB listed in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) 

through (h)(2)(v) of this AD: 

(i) Accomplishment of RR SB RB.211–73– 

F737, Revision 5, dated June 9, 2009, or 

earlier versions. 

(ii) Accomplishment of RR SB RB.211–73– 

F738, Revision 2, dated February 20, 2015, or 

earlier versions. 

(iii) Last inspection in accordance with RR 

Alert NMSB RB.211–73–AG797, Revision 2, 

dated June 13, 2012. 

(iv) Last inspection in accordance with RR 

NMSB RB.211–73–G723, Revision 1, dated 

January 31, 2012. 

(v) Last inspection in accordance with RR 

Alert NMSB RB.211–73–AG948, Revision 3, 

dated September 9, 2016. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

You may take credit for the initial 

inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and 

(2) of this AD, if you performed these 

inspections before the effective date of this 

AD, using RR Alert NMSB RB.211–73– 

AG948, Revision 2, or earlier versions; RR 

NMSB RB.211–73–G723, Revision 1, or 

earlier versions; or RR Alert NMSB RB.211– 

73–AG797, Revision 2, or earlier versions. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

The Manager, Engine Certification Office, 

may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the 

procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make 

your request. You may email your request to: 

ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, 

Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 

Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 

Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– 

7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: 

Robert.Green@faa.gov. 

(2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2016–0227, 

dated November 10, 2016, for more 

information. You may examine the MCAI in 

the AD docket on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for and 

locating it in Docket No. FAA–2012–0004. 

(3) RR SB RB.211–73–F737, Revision 5, 

dated June 9, 2009; SB RB.211–73–F738, 

Revision 2, dated February 20, 2015; RR 

NMSB RB.211–73–G723, Revision 1, dated 

January 31, 2012; and RR Alert NMSB 

RB.211–73–AG797, Revision 2, dated June 

13, 2012, which are not incorporated by 

reference in this AD, can be obtained from 

RR, using the contact information in 

paragraph (l)(3) of this AD. 

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert NonModification Service Bulletin RB.211–73– 

AG948, Revision 3, dated September 9, 2016. 

(ii) Reserved. 

(3) For RR service information identified in 

this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate 

Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, 

England, DE248BJ; phone: 011–44–1332– 

242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email: 

http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_

team.jsp. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 

District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. 

(5) You may view this service information 

at the National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

January 27, 2017. 

Colleen M. D’Alessandro, 

Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2017–04053 Filed 3–1–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2017–0154; Directorate 

Identifier 2016–SW–069–AD; Amendment 

39–18814; AD 2017–05–04] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bell 

Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 

Helicopters 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited 

(BHTC) Model 206 helicopters. This AD 

requires removing certain tensiontorsion straps (TT straps) from service 

and is prompted by reports of corroded 

TT straps. These actions are intended to 

prevent an unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

March 17, 2017. 

We must receive comments on this 

AD by May 1, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: Send comments to the U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 

DC 20590–0001. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to the 

‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 

0154; or in person at the Docket 

Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the Transport Canada 

AD, the economic evaluation, any 

comments received, and other 

information. The street address for the 

Docket Operations Office (telephone 

800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after receipt. 

For service information identified in 

this final rule, contact Bell Helicopter 

Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de 

l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; 

telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363– 

8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at http://

www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may 

review the referenced service 

information at the FAA, Office of the 

Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 

10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, 

Fort Worth, TX 76177. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt 

Fuller, Senior Aviation Safety Engineer, 

Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft 

Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood 

Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone 

(817) 222–5110; email matthew.fuller@

faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements affecting flight safety, and 

we did not provide you with notice and 

an opportunity to provide your 

comments prior to it becoming effective. 

However, we invite you to participate in 

this rulemaking by submitting written 

comments, data, or views. We also 

invite comments relating to the 

economic, environmental, energy, or 

federalism impacts that resulted from 


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